Bavaria washer fluid jet replacement

[ThoughtItWasCool72]

Hi everyone-
I’m looking for a solution to replace a washer fluid jet on my 72 Bavaria. I recently replaced the hood as the original had the typical rust issue on the front lower lip. The replacement hood only has 1 washer fluid jet, not the original 2. It’s also an oval shape. What can I get to fill the gap (oval vs original round)? Thanks

 

[HB Chris]

That is from an earlier e3 where one shot through that opening and the other two shot through the grilles.

 

[ThoughtItWasCool72]

Ok - good to know it was from earlier. So now I’ll see if I can either find the correct nozzle or fabricate something to fill the gap, as the 72 had 2 round holes.
If anyone knows of a solution or a replacement part number that would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Dick Steinkamp]

Here are the parts for the early 3 jet system...

My guess is that you will have a hard time finding these parts...especially in North America since few early E3s were imported.

I'd try to find a later, more common bonnet. If that becomes impossible, maybe just do without the screen washer system. How often will you really be using it?

 

[3moons]

 

[3moons]

Center jet up to 1971 you need 1 for 1 car

Center jet up to 1971 you need 1 for 1 car

www.wallothnesch.com

Wiper jet for all models up to 1971 you need 2 for 1 car

Wiper jet for all models up to 1971 you need 2 for 1 car

www.wallothnesch.com

 

[Frederick]

Here are the parts for the early 3 jet system...

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My guess is that you will have a hard time finding these parts...especially in North America since few early E3s were imported.

I'd try to find a later, more common bonnet. If that becomes impossible, maybe just do without the screen washer system. How often will you really be using it?

Here are the parts for the early 3 jet system...

View attachment 160880
My guess is that you will have a hard time finding these parts...especially in North America since few early E3s were imported.

I'd try to find a later, more common bonnet. If that becomes impossible, maybe just do without the screen washer system. How often will you really be using it?

Yeah, I should a washer nozzle “delete” while I’m at it!

 

[Christoph]

My guess is that you will have a hard time finding these parts...especially in North America since few early E3s were imported.

I'd try to find a later, more common bonnet. If that becomes impossible, maybe just do without the screen washer system. How often will you really be using it?

Correct. The bonnet you have there goes for Series 1, not for your Series 2 car. The washer systems are entirely different, as you see in the picture(s). The hole is not to be closed, all three nozzles are mounted on the firewall and project through openings in the bonnet. Series 1 bonnets are rare. Please do not destroy one.

 

[Baikallackierung]

Early looks similar to 2002. Maybe adapt some 2002 nozzles?

 

[HB Chris]

2002 mounts through the horizontal shelf and 2800 mounts to firewall.